Site HR Manager

Overview Site HR Manager (Casalpusterlengo, Lodi, Lombardy, Italy) In this position, you will report directly to the EMEA HR Director, based in France, with a dotted line to the Plant Director. The site employs approximately 100 people, about 60 in manufacturing and 40 in back‑office functions such as QA/RA, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Finance. Together with one direct report, you will oversee all strategic and operational HR activities at the site. As HR Manager, you will act as a trusted partner to site leadership, driving HR and organisational strategies that strengthen the business and support change initiatives. You will ensure compliance with Italian labour laws and Morgan’s global standards while overseeing all key HR functions, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, training, payment and development. This is an on‑site position, with remote work possible only occasionally. As Morgan Advanced Materials is an international organisation, fluent English and Italian language skills are mandatory as well as experience with Unions and Works Council negotiations in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment. You will also collaborate closely with the EMEA HR team to align local initiatives with regional objectives. In this highly visible and important role you will play a key operational and strategic role, partnering closely with site management and employees to drive HR initiatives, manage labour relations, and foster a positive workplace culture. We are looking for a candidate with a positive mentality, who is not afraid to make decisions and is ambitious and willing to learn. We give talent a chance Responsibilities What you need to do: Acting as the primary HR contact for the site (approx. 100 employees); Implementing People & Organization plans to support business needs, drive cultural change, and strengthen organisational effectiveness; Managing all HR operations, including recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, reward & recognition, administration, contracts, and payroll; Advising and coaching managers on HR matters, ensuring they apply policies, procedures, and collective agreements in practice; Designing, implementing, and monitoring training & development programmes to address skill gaps and build capabilities; Developing and implementing competitive, cost‑effective remuneration and recognition plans to attract, retain, and engage talent; Overseeing labour relations, including union negotiations and works council meetings; Driving HR key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking progress to align with company objectives; Maintaining a strong HR presence at both operational and strategic levels, collaborating with site managers to address challenges and seize opportunities. Qualifications What you need to bring: Prior experience as HR manager/HRBP in industrial/manufacturing environments; Experience in the full‑spectrum HR operations: recruitment, talent development, reward policies, HR administration and payroll; Experience with designing and implementing HR strategy; Experience with managing labour relations in Italy, including unions, works councils, and collective bargaining agreements; Fluent Italian and English language skills; Experienced in multinational, matrix organisation is a plus; Agile, adaptable, and proactive in managing priorities and driving organisational change; High level of organisation, enthusiasm, team spirit, and empathy with strong interpersonal and cultural sensitivity; Hands‑on project leader with clear prioritisation and an organised, enthusiastic approach; Strong leadership and people management skills with empathy, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity; Able to be in the office every day. Why would you work for us? Join a leading industrial group where your impact is visible and valued across the site, and accelerate your career by driving change and growth in a dynamic, hands‑on environment. Morgan offers you a challenging position with good career prospects in an international company. They offer a competitive remuneration package; Bonus up to 20%; Interested to apply or learn more? Please apply now with your English Resume. For anything else you can contact quoting reference 6317, and you will be directed to Guy Laeven at VITRU, our recruitment partner for this hire. Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1 Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them. The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets. Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index. #J-18808-Ljbffr